Wri bulletin

AIRLIE. Competitions: a wrapped parcel – 1 A Easson, 2 A Blair, 3 M Mccolgan; a microwave mug cake – 1 K Boath, 2 M Mccolgan, 3 E O’sullivan; an adult knitted hat – 1 E O’sullivan, 2 S Bruce, 3 K Boath; flower of the month – 1 S Bruce, 2 M Mccolgan, 3 K Boath.

AUCHTERHOUSE. President Maureen Mcleod welcomed members and introduced Pipe Major Derek Potter who spoke about his time as the Sovereign Piper. Competitions: bowl of spring bulbs – E Denyer; almond and lemon shortbread – 1 F Husband, 2 E Denyer; flower of the month – 1 M Steel, 2 E Denyer.

COLLISTON. President Nancy Myles welcomed members to a games night in Colliston Village Hall, where five teams battled for first place playing five different games. The victorious team were the Younger Young Ones. Competitions: coffee and walnut muffins – 1 H Kelly, 2 P Hamilton, 3 F Mccombie; men’s birthday card – 1 S B Smith, 2 N Myles, 3 L Aitken; favourite pot plant – 1 H Kelly, 2 M Horne, 3 L Aitken.

DRUMGEITH. President Moira Jaffrey introduced Irene Duncan from Radio Lollipop. Competitions: children’s bookmark – 1 S Ham, 2 K Duncan, 3 M Stewart; almond shortbread – 1 P Boniface, 2 W Dingwall; flower from the garden – 1 J Chalmers, 2 A Meighan.

EASSIE and NEVAY. Members discussed a fundraiser “Souper Sunday” to be held on February 4. President J Thompson introduced Sarah Brown who spoke about her exchange visit to Cuba. Competitions: homemade bottle of lemonade – 1 S Mitchell, 2 M Cosgrove; photograph of trees – 1 A Mcleod, 2 M Cosgrove, 3 M Jenkins; flower of the month

– 1 F Brown, 2 S Mitchell, 3 A Mcleod.

FARNELL. President Ingrid Allison welcomed members to the Burns supper. Competitions: caramelised red onion chutney – I Allison; pot plant – 1 S Ramsay, 2 I Allison and M Ross; 3 M Ramsay.

FETTERCAIRN. Helen Ritchie welcomed everyone and introduced John and Hazel Section who spoke about their travels to Russia and Vietnam. Competitions: tote bag – 1 E Findlayson, 2 C Milne, 3 M Christie; cup and saucer – 1 H Kelly and I Robertson, 2 C Milne and F Clark, 3 H Ledgar; flower of the month – 1 I Robertson, 2 S Kelly, 3 B Easson.

GLENISLA. President Hilary Lawrence welcomed members and introduced Julie Hermitage from Uan Wools, who spoke about her wool business and showed samples of her hypoallergenic bedding. Competitions: two sheepthemed cupcakes – 1 H Lawrence, 2 J Ralston; knitted baby booties and mitts – 1 K Davidson, 2 J Ralston; flower of the month – H Lawrence.

PADANARAM. President Kate Mcfarlane welcomed members to the 98th birthday party and meal at The Mill, Forfar. Competition: decorated box of sweets (donated to Whitehills Hospital, Forfar) – 1 M Mands, 2 K Forsyth, 3 L Roebuck. In January Kate introduced Chloe Leuchars, who teaches hulahoop classes at Forfar Dance Studio. Competitions: fitness poster – 1 L Jack, 2 W Burnett; cereal bar suitable for vegetarian – M Mands.

TARFSIDE. Members had their Christmas meal at Brechin Golf Club. They also held their children’s Christmas party when the youngsters met Santa Claus.